Environmental Geography
Increased Light Pollution in the Arctic
Caitlin Dempsey
Satellite data shows rising Arctic nighttime lights, driven by growing industrial activity in oil, gas, and infrastructure.
Tracking Mercury With Dragonflies
Caitlin Dempsey
Published research mapped mercury levels in dragonfly larvae from 73 U.S. parks, revealing how the metal accumulates in the environment.
A Guide to the Geography of U.S. National Parks
Caitlin Dempsey
Find out the answers to geography trivia questions and more in this article about the geography of U.S. National Parks.
The Role of Secondary Forests in Reducing Atmospheric Carbon
Mark Altaweel
Secondary forests play an important role in carbon capture strategies aimed towards reducing atmospheric carbon.
Study: More U.S. Homes Burn in Grassland and Shrubland Fires than Forest Wildfires
Caitlin Dempsey
A new study in Science reports that in the United States, grassland and shrubland fires tend to be more extensive and burn more houses than forest fires.